Location: Joliet, IL

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days and nights available; rotating day and night shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation required. Shift assignments coordinated with unit manager to meet staffing needs.

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality critical care to adult patients with compassion and clinical excellence
• Perform thorough neurological assessments, including NIHSS scoring when indicated
• Administer medications and follow DCI/BVP protocols safely and accurately
• Respond promptly to emergencies and use ACLS and BLS skills as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and adjust patient plans
• Document patient care, assessments, and treatments clearly and in compliance with facility standards
• Support unit staffing by floating to like units or related specialties within your skill set
• Maintain required competencies and complete Prime exams and skills checklists

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure (Nursys verification) — eligible to practice in Illinois
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS and DCI/BVP certification/competency required
• Completion of Prime Basic Pharmacology, Prime Specialty, Prime Core Competencies, and Prime Skills Checklist
• Ability to pass required health screenings and annual immunizations (drug screen, TB testing, COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap, fit testing)
• Per diem flexibility with willingness to work every other weekend and rotate holidays

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN/ADN/BSN) and active RN license

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care nursing knowledge and situational awareness
• Proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS stroke assessment
• Familiarity with DCI/BVP protocols and medication administration
• Comfort floating to like units and adapting to different team workflows
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Ability to complete mandatory Prime testing and maintain competencies

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance work and life
• Supportive team environment where your skills and voice matter
• Licensure assistance and verification support via Nursys
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Access to Prime testing and competency resources to keep you current
• Opportunities to float to like units for broader clinical experience
• Travel support and local reimbursement options for contract staff
• A workplace that values safety, wellness, and teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Joliet, IL

Explore Joliet’s local charm on your days off: catch a show at the historic Rialto Square Theatre, tour the famous Old Joliet Prison, enjoy outdoor time at Pilcher Park Nature Center and local trails, or take in racing and events at Chicagoland Speedway. Dining and shopping are easy around town, and downtown Chicago is an easy day trip for world-class museums, dining, and Lake Michigan views.

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